imputation
/ˌɪm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 2.29 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A setting of something to the account of; the attribution of personal guilt or personal righteousness of another.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- ""If nothing is found you withdraw all imputation against this gentleman?" demanded the Inspector of the girl."
- "the imputation of the sin of Adam"
- "the imputation of the righteousness of Christ"
- "So, if a Sonne that is by his Father ſent about Merchandize, doe ſinfully miſcarry vpon the Sea; the imputation of his vvickedneſſe, by your rule, ſhould be impoſed vpon his Father that ſent him: […]"
- "All the legends of the past, and all the stupefying imputations of Henry Akeley’s letters and exhibits, welled up in my memory to heighten the atmosphere of tension and growing menace."
Etymology
From Middle French imputation, from Latin imputatio.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌɪm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/